Resources:
Speedrun.com Leaderboard To view the more detailed category rules for each specific category & to submit your personal best times.
Zelda II Speedrun Discord For help & questions.
Zelda II Practice Rom To git gud!
General Rules:
Streaming required. Timer starts when you press START at file select. Timer stops when Link stops moving (immediately hold right after last hit on Dark Link). Simultaneous L+R on the Dpad is banned. Speedrun.com rules apply for emulator/console usage. Unless it's "NG+", "NMG" or "glitched" goals, UpA save & quit is NOT allowed. When you Game Over, you have to walk over the tile or go back to the same room you GOed in before you can continue on. Recommend you also do local recording, in case of internet outage and/or providing proof of your race time, if necessary. Thanks.
All Keys 100%:
Standard AK tournament general rule set.
2020 AK Tourney Info here
West Coast 100%:
Standard AK tournament/general rule set. Race to Palace 3, stop timer at gem placement (bottom pedestal hole).
East Coast 100%:
Standard AK tournament/general rule set. Start from N. Palace with all post-P3 requirements met (pre-made file allowed at 7-3-4 stats or below). Race to Dark Link. Timer stops when Link stops moving (immediately hold right after last hit on Dark Link).
NewGame+ NMG:
UpA + General rule set. Pre-made files allowed.
100% NMG (Goal currently deactivated):
Standard 100% No Major Glitches tournament rule set.
